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In this issue:

• Thank You from SVP Jean Vock
• Notes of Gratitude
• CSB Now Home to the Public Education Foundation 
• Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas
• Kim Case-Nichols Named PCAPPA President 
• Facilities Management Volunteer Day
• Planning & Construction Retreat
• Spotlight on Service
• Upgrading Your Digital Literacy
• Dates to Remember

Thank You from SVP Jean Vock

Hello colleagues,

November is National Gratitude Month, and I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each of you for all that you do to support our students and campus community.

As I think about 2022, I am truly thankful for all members of the Business Affairs division. Your hard work has contributed to a number of major advancements for the university. We’re in the midst of our most normal semester in three years. We’ve opened a parking structure that enhances the campus experience for students and employees alike and a Medical Education Building to train a new generation of medical experts who will improve healthcare in our community. These are just a few of many milestones that were made possible through the work of Business Affairs teams who support the various facets that go into these endeavors.   

Most importantly, we worked together to achieve these accomplishments. I’ve seen so many examples of team members embodying our CARE standards by collaborating with one another, acknowledging jobs well done (be sure to read all the notes of gratitude in this newsletter!), respecting each other’s unique perspectives, and empowering one another to take different approaches to solve problems. This is exactly the type of work culture we want in Business Affairs. 

This Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season, please find moments to unwind, spend time with loved ones, and do things you enjoy. While our work to support a growing Top Tier university can make our lives quite busy, it’s important that we take time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and thank you for all that you do!

Sincerely,

Notes of Gratitude

To celebrate the season of gratitude, Business Affairs is pleased to feature notes of gratitude written by Business Affairs team members for their colleagues. Thank you to everyone who submitted a note. We have compiled all of them in a Google Site, so we can experience the joy and positivity of the season throughout the entire year. 

Visit the Business Affairs Gratitude site to read notes of gratitude from your colleagues.

CSB Now Home to the Public Education Foundation (PEF)

Welcome, Public Education Foundation (PEF)! The team moved into the Campus Services Building (CSB) on October 24. Their offices are located in CSB 237 (former Human Resources space). When you’re in CSB, stop by and say hello to our new neighbors.

Earlier this year, UNLV and PEF announced that they were teaming up to provide new paths into teaching careers for local students and support professionals. Building on a growing coalition of programs working to address Clark County’s teacher shortage, the partnership will bring together teacher licensure candidates and experienced licensed educators to ensure future teachers have the support they need to complete their degree and enter the classroom.

Sustainable Holiday Gift Ideas

This holiday season, consider implementing sustainable practices into your traditions. From reducing your energy usage to preserving water, everyone can do their part to create a sustainable present and future, even during the holidays. 

Here are some clutter-free, eco-friendly holiday gift ideas for those stockings over the mantle and presents under the tree.

Experiences:

Concert tickets

Sporting tickets

Movie passes

Theatre tickets

Golf passes

Escape Room 

Symphony

Community theatre

Restaurant gift card

Indoor rock climbing

Bowling passes

Stardome/planetarium 

Time:

Babysitting

House cleaning

Be PA for a day

Car wash

Massage

Manicure/pedicure

Mow the lawns/gardening

Oil change

Homemade baking

Promise to cook and deliver a meal

Classes/Memberships:

Cooking

Dance

Sport

Swimming / Scuba diving

Music

Coding

Painting / art

Home brewing

Foreign language

Personal trainer

Art / science museum

Trampoline park

Theme park

Rock climbing 

Spotify premium

Netflix/Disney+/Neon streaming

Magazine subscription

Entertainment Book - local dining deals

Consumables:

Fruit basket/food hamper

Flowers

Chocolates

Coffee beans

Coffee gift card

Local foods

Wine

Desserts

Meat and cheeses

Kim Case-Nichols Named PCAPPA President

Congratulations to Business Affairs Chief of Staff Kim Case-Nichols for being named president of the Pacific Coast region of APPA, the association for facilities management professionals! Kim was sworn in to office at the 2022 PCAPPA regional conference in Portland this October. Best wishes on this much-deserved honor, Kim!

Facilities Management Volunteer Day

As part of Facilities Management’s “Rebels with a Cause” initiative, members of the FM team volunteered at Wetlands Park on November 12. Thank you to all who were able to participate and a special thank you to Tara Pike and Doug McLean for organizing the event.

Planning and Construction Retreat

On November 4, Planning and Construction hosted an interactive retreat designed to build team camaraderie and inspire ideas that relate to their cultural assessment results, upcoming projects, and business processes. Business Affairs Chief of Staff Kim Case-Nichols facilitated the event that encouraged participants to get creative, think outside the box, and have a little fun!

Spotlight on Service

“In our lab, we operate multi-million-dollar one-of-a-kind machinery, which is very susceptible to dust, debris, mechanical impact, etc. Ricardo and Abel not only understood our boundary conditions and anxiety, but were willing to work with all of our requests in a kind and compassionate manner. No debris occurred and light fixtures were reached that were exactly over our machinery (we had considered just simply "abandoning" these fixtures). In a little bit more than a day, Ricardo and Abel got the job done, the lab was beautifully lit again, and absolutely nothing broke or was even impacted by the exchange. Thank you!”



- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Upgrading Your Digital Literacy

Google Chat users can now create a custom duration or recurring schedule for “Do Not Disturb” so they are not disturbed by Chat notifications on web, Android, and iOS. This is useful when you want to mute notifications during your regular lunch break, or have “Do Not Disturb” set automatically over the weekend while away from your desk. For the full update and tutorial, visit the Google Workspaces Blog.

Dates to Remember